Kipsang, oh so close in Frankfurt

Kipsang, oh so close in Frankfurt

Despite a magnificent effort over the final five kilometres of the BMW Frankfurt Marathon this morning, when he could see that his promised world record was slipping away, Wilson Kipsang of Kenya fell just four seconds short of his compatriot, Patrick Makau’s world...
Flash Quotes – Frankfurt Marathon

Flash Quotes – Frankfurt Marathon

Wilson Kipsang, Course Record Holder and Defending Champion “I am very happy and appreciate very much being able to return to the BMW Frankfurt Marathon. The biggest change since last year is that I’ve been able to run in higher profile races and, of course, the prize...
Kipsang heads Frankfurt elite field

Kipsang heads Frankfurt elite field

The BMW Frankfurt Marathon will see its best elite field ever when it takes place on 30th October. Eight runners with personal bests of sub 2:08 will be competing, among them is the course record holder and defending champion Wilson Kipsang. In 2010 the Kenyan clocked...
The Return of the Great Three

The Return of the Great Three

Wilson Kipsang, Gilbert Kirwa, Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot – in the past three years the BMW Frankfurt Marathon produced three great champions from Kenya. All three of them improved the course record by a considerable margin. Now this trio of record breakers will come...
Kipsang returns to Frankfurt 2011

Kipsang returns to Frankfurt 2011

This year’s jubilee edition will see a clash of the past two champions, who had both improved the course record by a significant margin: Kenyans Wilson Kipsang and Gilbert Kirwa will return for the 30th BMW Frankfurt Marathon on 30th October. Organisers of Germany’s...